nothing to sneeze at
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Designing a study to measure the physical properties of mucus, however, is nothing to sneeze at.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2024
While the winds were nothing to sneeze at, the gusts are common in late spring.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2024
A second-round pick is nothing to sneeze at for a player on an expiring contract.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023
The numbers say he’s winning—5 million YouTube subscribers is nothing to sneeze at.
From Slate • Mar. 24, 2023
Now, you may think it silly to take advice from imaginary elks, but good advice is nothing to sneeze at, no matter what the source.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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